Working Student, Launch Vehicle Structures (m/f/d)

The role

You will work in the Loads & Dynamics team on launch vehicle development. You will perform flight and test data analysis, develop tools and scripts, and support sensor-related activities.

What you will do

• Flight & Test Data Analysis
• Support the verification and validation of loads and dynamics methodologies
• Develop tools and scripts for efficient data processing and comparison
• Compare analytical and numerical predictions against test and flight results
• Identify opportunities to improve models, processes, and engineering methods
• Develop and improve automated workflows for simulation and test data evaluation
• Generate flow visualizations, section views, and engineering-relevant data extracts
• Support sensor-related activities, including documentation and configuration management
• Perform trade studies and evaluate instrumentation solutions for flight and test campaigns
• Contribute to a broad range of Loads & Dynamics activities across the vehicle development lifecycle

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (e.g. Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar)
• Interest in data analysis, simulation, and physical systems
• Programming experience with Python or Matlab
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Professional proficiency in English
• Located in or near Munich

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, or aerospace engineering
• Experience with CFD postprocessing tools such as ParaView, Tecplot, StarCCM+, Ansys
• Experience with GitLab

Benefits

• Subsidised lunch
• Flexible mobility budget: choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket or a fuel allowance
• Sport Clubs membership: sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Free snacks and drinks
• Physical and mental well-being: access via OpenUp to online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family

Before you apply

• Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. They aim to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.